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The Action Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has raised the alarm over what it describes as the Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) prolonged silence on investigations into corruption allegations involving certain Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials.
AIPAC Executive Director, Solomon Ngoma, said it had been a full year since ACC Deputy Director General Monica Mwansa publicly announced the investigations into the high-profile cases, yet no update has been given since.
In a statement issued in Lusaka on Saturday, Ngoma warned that the Commission’s silence is eroding public trust and damaging the reputations of both the accused and the innocent.
“The lack of transparency and accountability has led to a situation where both guilty and innocent individuals are subject to public suspicion, damaging reputations and undermining confidence in government institutions,” he stated.
Ngoma noted that the continued silence had created anxiety, not only among those being investigated but also among citizens eager to see corruption tackled decisively.
“AIPAC believes it is essential for the ACC to update the public and stakeholders on the status of these investigations to restore confidence in the fight against corruption,” he said.
Ngoma argued that the public had a right to be informed about the progress of such investigations, and that the ACC must provide regular updates and briefings to uphold its credibility.
“The lack of updates has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of the Commission and its commitment to transparency and accountability,” he added.
Ngoma called on the ACC to provide a comprehensive update, including the number of cases under investigation, the progress made, and the expected timelines for completion.
Such a move, Ngoma said, would help ease public concern, clarify uncertainties, and show the Commission’s dedication to integrity and justice.
“AIPAC also calls on the ACC to ensure that the investigations are fair, impartial, and thorough—holding the guilty accountable while exonerating the innocent and restoring their reputations,” he said.
Ngoma stated that the fight against corruption must be anchored in public trust, transparency, and accountability.
“The people of Zambia deserve to know that their government is serious about rooting out corruption. AIPAC urges the ACC to act now, address these concerns, and provide the necessary updates to restore public confidence in its work,” he said.
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